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1/3/2013--Introduced.American Sovereignty Restoration Act of 2013 - Repeals the United Nations Participation Act of 1945 and other specified related laws. Directs the President to terminate U.S. membership in...Read More

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This bill was introduced on Jan 3, 2013, in a previous session of Congress, but was not passed.

Bill Text

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the
United States of America in Congress assembled,

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

This Act may be cited as the ``American Sovereignty Restoration Act
of 2013''.

SEC. 2. REPEAL OF UNITED NATIONS PARTICIPATION ACT OF 1945.

(a) Repeal.--The United Nations Participation Act of 1945 (Public
Law 79-264; 22 U.S.C. 287 et seq.) is repealed.
(b) Termination of Membership in United Nations.--The President
shall terminate all membership by the United States in the United
Nations, and in any organ, specialized agency, commission, or other
formally affiliated body of the United Nations.
(c) Closure of United States Mission to United Nations.--The United
States Mission to the United Nations is closed. Any remaining functions
of such office shall not be carried out.

SEC. 3. REPEAL OF UNITED NATIONS HEADQUARTERS AGREEMENT ACT.

(a) Repeal.--The United Nations Headquarters Agreement Act (Public
Law 80-357) is repealed.
(b) Withdrawal.--The United States withdraws from the agreement
between the United States of America and the United Nations regarding
the headquarters of the United Nations (signed at Lake Success, New
York, on June 26, 1947, which was brought into effect by the United
Nations Headquarters Agreement Act).

SEC. 4. UNITED STATES ASSESSED AND VOLUNTARY CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE
UNITED NATIONS.

No funds are authorized to be appropriated or otherwise made
available for assessed or voluntary contributions of the United States
to the United Nations or to any organ, specialized agency, commission...

I support H.R. 75 The American Sovereignty Restoration Act because it is time to separate ourselves from a organization that runs an out of control global army with intent of violating sovereign countries' rights. Our involvement will eventually lead to a stripping of our constitution and loss of our sovereignty. Our UN affiliation would not have had the approval of our founding fathers and it does not have mine.

I support H.R. 75 The American Sovereignty Restoration Act because the United Nations does not represent the views of Democratic Republics and we should not be funding their causes. Socialism can look elsewhere and fund their own causes.

I support H.R. 75 The American Sovereignty Restoration Act because I sincerely believe that the UN is filled with people that basically hate the United States. I see no reason for them to take up space in a country that they hate. Thank you for your consideration.

I support The American Sovereignty Restoration Act because...our sovereignty is crucial for our survival and true freedom, The UN must not be allowed to force and dictate their ridiculous ideas to push the insanity of one world order. This is all about control--not in my country--not on my watch!

I support The American Sovereignty Restoration Act because..we are a sovereign nation. Our government is elected by the people. The UN has been the center of big corruption scandals. Many of the countries are run by dictators & terrorists. The UN very often supports things contrary to American ways and interests. We owe them nothing. We should never let them dictate how we should live and do here in our country and we certainly should not pay taxes to support them. Nor should we allow them to take away our 2nd Amendment rights to bear arms. Nor should we ever allow UN military to enter our country. Russell Grewell, Bradenton, Florida.

Users Opposing

I oppose The American Sovereignty Restoration Act because...
as citizens of USA we should not be subjected to rulings of any other governing body.
We are and should be governed by our duly elected officials which are to represent us for our ultimate good in world affairs, being guided in their decision by input such as this.

I oppose H.R. 75: American Sovereignty Restoration Act of 2013 because while not perfect (but then neither are our own legislative houses) the United Nations provides a forum where by the nations of the world can attempt to achieve some consensus through grievances addressed in an open world forum. Since The United States was more than just instrumental in the establishment of the United Nations, our leaving would more than likely close the only open forum for addressing world issues.
Please vote NO on HR 75.

I oppose H.R. 75: American Sovereignty Restoration Act of 2013 because the U.N. refuses to recognize the Constitution of the United States as our Sovereign law that cannot be altered by treaty or agreement.

I oppose H.R. 75: American Sovereignty Restoration Act of 2013.
Since America was the catalyst for the UN and we host this organization in New York, I find it embarrassing that one of our elected congressmen could even propose this.
America is one of some 200 nations that populate our planet. We may be the last superpower standing for now, but as Senator Fulbright cautioned 45 years ago, our ability to maintain this position of preeminence hinges on inspired domestic policies that keep us economically and socially strong at home. Such policies are not in obvious residence and we cannot continue to borrow to finance a militaristic foreign policy. I believe that our best future lies in diplomacy and a commitment to peaceful coexistence. Imperfect as the UN may be, a decision to withdraw from the United Nations would represent a step in the wrong direction. Power is shifting from West to East and those realities will have to be recognized within the UN. It would be inappropriate to just ‘pick up our marbles’ and go home.
Please do not sponsor or support this bill.

Bill Summary

1/3/2013--Introduced.American Sovereignty Restoration Act of 2013 - Repeals the United Nations Participation Act of 1945 and other specified related laws. Directs the President to terminate U.S. membership in the United Nations (U.N.), including any organ, specialized agency, commission, or other formally affiliated body. Requires closure of the U.S. Mission to the United Nations. Prohibits: (1) the authorization of funds for the U.S. assessed or voluntary contribution to the U.N., (2) the authorization of funds for any U.S. contribution to any U.N. military or peacekeeping operation, (3) the expenditure of funds to support the participation of U.S. Armed Forces as part of any U.N. military or peacekeeping operation, (4) U.S. Armed Forces from serving under U.N. command, and (5) diplomatic immunity for U.N. officers or employees.